Anambra State Government
Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Rehabilitation and Expansion of the New Greater Onitsha Water Scheme through Public Private Partnership (PPP) Procurement
A. Introduction
The Anambra State Government (ANSG) as an integral part of its vision (ANIDS) and policy thrust has embraced the Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative as a major strategy for the accelerated delivery of one of its public infrastructure especially in water supply.
Onitsha as one of the largest economic and commercial nerve city centres of the Eastern states and indeed Nigeria and where 60% of the entire Anambra state population reside; thus to effectively serve the city and its environs, the Anambra State Government (ANSG) through the Ministry of Public Utilities, Water Resources and Community Development (MPUWRCD)/the State Water Corporation (SWC) is desirous of rehabilitating, upgrading and expanding the greater Onitsha water scheme in Onitsha/environs in Anambra State with an estimated capacity of 240.000m3/day (53MGD) on completion.
The new greater Onitsha water scheme will include the rehabilitation, upgrading and expansion of the existing scheme, construct and develop a new scheme and integrate them to be the new Onitsha water scheme with an estimated production capacity of 240,000m3/day (53MGD) based on projected population of 2.0 million in 2015.
The new Onitsha water supply scheme will be implemented from different
locations within Onitsha and environs: the existing Nkisi River intake source,
Army Barracks borehole field (4boreholes) Nkpor River intake source,
Onitsha GRA borehole field (13boreholes), Onitsha South borehole field
(3boreholes); existing water treatment plants at Nkisi, Onitsha GRA,
Barracks; Reserviour Tanks at Nkisi, Onitsha GRA, Onitsha South, Ogidi,
and Army Barracks. Raw water sources from Rivers and boreholes are envisaged as the water sources for the scheme. Both conventional and modern water treatment processes will be employed.
ANSG now intends to invite expression of interest from reputable and experienced potable water plant operators developers and investors either as individual firm or consortium with the requisite capabilities to submit qualifications for the purposes of being shortlisted to participate competitive tender for the rehabilitation, upgrading, expansion and operation of the New Greater Onitsha Water Supply Scheme (the project). The envisioned PPP Procurement structure is a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model.
On behalf of the ANSG, The Ministry of Public Utilities Water Resources and Community Development(MPUWRCD)/SWC hereby invite EOI submissions from interested international and local parties for the execution of the project for a defined concession period under DBFOT model.
B. PROJECT SCOPE
The requirements for the execution of the new greater Onitsha Water Supply
Scheme will include but not limited to the following:
(i) Review and update of the existing and expansion projects technical
feasibility reports.
(ii) Undertake the requisite engineering designs for the appropriate exploitation of the raw water sources and treatment process for the water supply plants considering the available raw water sources and transmission/distribution options, It should be noted that ail designs would be carried out based on acceptable cost effective technical design principles and performance criteria/standards,
(iii) Prepare a schedule of project cost and Bill of Quantities.
(iv) Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water supply scheme with conformance with best practices against mutually established benchmarks of performance of performance during the envisaged concession period.
C. Requirements from Interested Parties
In order to be pre-qualified, the prospective firm or consortia must possess the relevant experience in the development, operation and management of water supply scheme. They are required to submit comprehensive information as follows:
- Full name and nationality (country of registration) of the company and contact person, postal address, telephone, and e-mail addresses,
- Company registration including Certificate of Incorporation, certified true copies of Memorandum and Articles of Association and CAC Form C07 or the equivalent.
- Most recent 3-years Audited Financial Statements and latest Management Accounts.
- Evidence of available financing/access to credit line
- Project team, including specialist consultants and a list of key personnel and organization chart, qualifications and relevant experience.
- Evidence of previous experience in carrying out similar works in the development and operation of water supply schemes project, including the following details:
- (i) Name of Project, Brief Description and Client,
- (ii) Scope of Work.
- (ii) Contract Value
- (iv) Contractual Period
- (v) Nature of Contract (PPP, lump sum etc),
- (iv) Name and address of related client’s referee.
Note: Preferences shall be given to submissions that show exceptional value for money, maximum operational innovation and excellent project management initiative.
D. Submission of Expression of Interest (EOI)
Interested firms may obtain further information at the address below during office hours between 9.00am to 4.00pm or by electronic mail.
The EOI submission should include:
One (1) original copy and four (4) other copies of EOI to be delivered in a sealed envelop and delivered on or before 18th June, 2012 to the address below no later than 4:30pm time on the said date.
Contact:
The Honourable Commissioner
Ministry of Public Utilities, Water Resources and Community Development
Government House,
Awka, Anambra State.
Tel: +234-01-8022219417/4+234-01-8078094545
E-mail: jnwankwu@yahoo.com
It should be noted that this invitation does not constitute a commitment on the part of ANSG and/or MPUWRCD or the state water cooperation (SWC) to award the project to any firm or consortium expressing interest. Furthermore the submission of documents shall not entitle any of the interested parties to any claims against ANSG and/or MPUWRCD or SWC by virtue of such firm or consortium having responded to the EOI invitation. All costs incurred by respondents as a result of this EOI invitation and any subsequent requests for information shall be for respondent’s account only.
